Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Mar 29: For the convenience of citizens who are facing tough times under the current lockdown, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has released a list of over 180 provision stores and supermarkets that will home-deliver groceries and other essential items to apartments and houses in all the 60 wards in the city.

A meeting of representatives from different supermarkets and provision stores and other retailers was convened by MCC commissioner Ajit Shanady to discuss the plan. It was decided to begin the supply from Monday March 30.

As many as 20 teams have been formed by the city corporation to deliver essential supplies to citizens in the 60 wards. Each team will cover three wards.

MCC will also supply food to destitute, shelterless and the poor in the city. Several NGOs and individuals have contacted the MCC offering support, and with their help, food will be distributed to the needy, said Shanady.

Groceries, milk powder, edible oil, sugar, and essential items like soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and so on may be donated through the MCC. The same will be handed over to the needy through the 20 teams formed by the MCC.

The district administration has also set up a collection centre at Smart City building, where people can donate kits containing items life rice, dal, edible oil, masala powder and other items. Those who wish to donate may contact 1077 for any enquiry.

For the complete list of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the city, click here.

For a list of online delivery agents for essential items in Mangaluru, click here.